With calling teams for each broadcaster well established as the season begins anew, we've cast an eye over the current crop of those occupying the special comments chair.

There are some very familiar names, who've dominated the space for considerable amounts of time, and some fresh and exciting newcomers, too.

Who are those adding flavour and insight to a call team?

4Ken Hinkley

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13: Ken Hinkley, Senior Coach of the Power speaks to Willie Rioli of the Power during the round five AFL match between Port Adelaide Power and Hawthorn Hawks at Adelaide Oval, on April 13, 2025, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13: Ken Hinkley, Senior Coach of the Power speaks to Willie Rioli of the Power during the round five AFL match between Port Adelaide Power and Hawthorn Hawks at Adelaide Oval, on April 13, 2025, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

A brilliant pre-season debut saw the ever-entertaining Ken Hinkley rocket up this list, with a blend of dry humour, fine-toothed tactical nous and polished delivery. The man most recently removed from the coaching ranks on this list, Hinkley is best placed to comment on goings on, after coaching Port Adelaide to multiple preliminary final berths in a lengthy, and storied tenure at Alberton.

1 COMMENT

JOIN THE DISCUSSION